Facing assured defeat, Republican leaders decided Tuesday not to even hold a vote on the GOP's latest attempt to repeal the Obama health care law, surrendering on their last-gasp effort to deliver on the party's banner campaign promise.

The conduct of detectives who convinced a learning disabled 16-year-old boy to confess to a brutal rape and murder in the high profile case "made my skin crawl," a federal appeals court judge said Tuesday.

The Chicago Cubs will try to clinch their second consecutive National League Central title outright Tuesday night without second baseman Javier Baez and shortstop Addison Russell in the starting lineup against the St. Louis Cardinals at hot Busch Stadium. Baez suffered a right knee bruise in the...

In one of the biggest crackdowns on the corrupting role of money in college basketball, 10 men — including a top Adidas executive and four assistant coaches — were charged Tuesday with using bribes to influence star athletes' choice of schools, shoe sponsors, agents, financial advisers, even tailors....

Business

Equifax CEO Richard Smith stepped down Tuesday, less than three weeks after the credit reporting agency disclosed a damaging hack to its computer system that exposed highly sensitive information for about 143 million Americans. His departure follows those of two other high-ranking executives who...

The John Hancock Center’s office space and parking are for sale in a possible $330 million-plus deal that could lead to a name change. Brokers representing a venture led by Chicago-based developer Hearn Co., the property’s owner, have begun marketing it to prospective buyers, Hearn Co. said. One...

Entertainment

“Saturday Night Live” announced Tuesday its new additions to the cast ahead of its season premiere this Saturday, including a pair of performers and one writer who are all from Chicago. Chris Redd (who co-stars on the Netflix sitcom “Disjointed”) and Luke Null, an improviser who has performed in...

When Dennis Quaid was growing up in Houston, his grandfather bought him a guitar from Kmart, on which he first learned to play the Doors' "Light My Fire." "It was all about getting girls," says Quaid, "because I was too small to make the football team." Quaid, 63, went on to an underrated career...

Stephen Colbert, in the very first edition of “The Colbert Report,” staked out new territory: He coined the term “truthiness,” signifying a reality derived from what one person feels to be true, the objective facts, whatever those are, be damned. It has pretty much defined the subsequent decade...

If music could leave visual marks, everyone watching Metz at Thalia Hall on Monday would have departed with black-and-blue bruises in addition to their ringing eardrums. The Canadian trio’s hourlong set came across as a study in visceral physicality and a demonstration of the volatile relationship...

Life & Style

A steady stream of new books and research entering the health landscape is aimed at helping people slow down, breathe more deeply and be more mindful. We sorted through the latest advice and found seven simple ways to boost positivity in your life.

When his first daughter was born in 2009, Brent Wright, like many parents, did not have paid paternity leave. Unlike many parents, he and his spouse faced some unique challenges. Because both are men, neither parent had access to a paid maternity leave policy. Because they adopted, their time away...

Worokya Duncan is the director of inclusion for a private school in Manhattan, so her embrace of diversity is a no-brainer. She's also a big makeup person frustrated over the years by cosmetics companies that don't seem to get how important it is for women of color like her to be serviced, too....

French researchers say they restored some signs of consciousness in a brain-injured man who hadn't shown any awareness in 15 years. During months of experimental treatment, his gaze could follow a moving object and he turned his head toward people speaking to him. He could also turn his head when...

Blue Sky

The batch of more than 3,000 Russian-bought ads that Facebook is preparing to turn over to Congress shows a deep understanding of social divides in American society, with some ads promoting African-American rights groups including Black Lives Matter and others suggesting that these same groups...

Uber says it’s going to start paying more to drivers offering UberPool ride-sharing, representatives announced Tuesday, part of the company’s fight to win loyalty amid internal shakeups and industry competition. UberPool places riders heading in the same direction with a single driver, allowing...

The new CEO of Uber apologized for past mistakes on Monday in a public attempt to show London authorities that the company, known for aggressive tactics, is willing to change to retain its right to operate in the city. Days after London’s transport authorities decided not to renew Uber’s license...

Google late Wednesday announced that it would pay $1.1 billion for employees from HTC's smartphone unit, prompting waves upon waves of speculation about what might come next from this hookup. But I have one hope: that Google's clout and HTC's design can give us something to challenge Apple and...

RedEye

If you go out for a beer this weekend, Links Taproom (1559 N. Milwaukee Ave.) is offering a chance to drink one for a good cause. This Sunday, Links plans to host its “F U Hate” fundraising event and will donate 100 percent of its sales for the day to Chicago House and Social Service Agency, which...

There's no worse way to start off a morning than by hitting snooze one too many times and having to skip breakfast and a cup of coffee. With these grab-and-go breakfast spots near CTA stops, you’ll be able to fuel up for the day—and catch your train in time. @AudreyGorden | agorden@redeyechicago.com...

Autos

Daimler AG plans to spend $1 billion to start production of Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles at its Alabama factory, setting the world's largest luxury-car maker up to battle with battery-car specialist Tesla on its home turf. The German automaker will build its fifth battery plant globally and...

Q: I'm a female baby boomer who has purchased four Chrysler 300Cs since 2004. Due to a bumper mishap between my car and a light pole, I rented a 2016 Chrysler 300C and found out there was no CD player. I plan to purchase a 2018 Chrysler 300C this November. Can a CD player be installed? — G.C.,...

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Mayor Rahm Emanuel declined to criticize two Chicago police officers caught on Instagram kneeling in support of nationwide protests, but said he understands why the department is disciplining them.“They were somewhat betwixt, between two different aspirations,” Emanuel told reporters Tuesday.The...

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The Cubs promise the new premier clubs under construction at Wrigley Field will allow some fans to "experience the magic of Cubs baseball and Wrigley Field in a whole new way." Fans purchasing season tickets for the clubs will certainly have to dip into their pocketbooks in a whole new way. Prices...

Like the Pittsburgh Steelers, the nation’s major NFL advertisers have decided to hunker down in their locker rooms and wait out the public opinion storm over the national anthem protests. Taking shelter are some of the country’s best-known consumer product-makers — Pepsi, Budweiser, Visa and McDonald’s...

In one of the biggest crackdowns on the corrupting role of money in college basketball, 10 men — including a top Adidas executive and four assistant coaches — were charged Tuesday with using bribes to influence star athletes' choice of schools, shoe sponsors, agents, financial advisers, even tailors....

In a poll, whites were asked whether the NFL players kneeling in protest during the national anthem are helping or hurting the cause of racial justice. No fewer than 85 percent said they are hurting it. Clearly, this offense to the anthem and the American flag is the worst possible way to change...

One week after prosecutors brought charges against five Wheaton College football players for the alleged hazing-related attack of a freshman teammate, the attention now turns to the court proceedings where both legal experts and recent history suggest a quick and palatable resolution. The student-athletes...

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Facing assured defeat, Republican leaders decided Tuesday not to even hold a vote on the GOP's latest attempt to repeal the Obama health care law, surrendering on their last-gasp effort to deliver on the party's banner campaign promise. "The bill is dead as a door nail," said Sen. John Kennedy,...

The Bulls began training camp with double practice sessions Tuesday. And after the first one, the newly signed Nikola Mirotic focused on numbers. Not contract numbers. Weightier ones. Mirotic said he now weighs 260 pounds, up from the 237 at which he finished last season. It's all part of the fourth-year...

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The funeral for Kenneka Jenkins, the Chicago teen found dead in a hotel's walk-in freezer in Rosemont, will be held this weekend on the Far South Side, church administrators said Monday.The death of 19-year-old Jenkins has drawn national attention, with her family asking the FBI to investigate...

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The U.S. ramped up its response Monday to the humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico, even as President Donald Trump brought up the island's struggles before Hurricane Maria struck — including "billions of dollars" in debt to "Wall Street and the banks which, sadly, must be dealt with." The Trump administration...

President Donald Trump on Tuesday lamented that Puerto Rico had been "destroyed" by Hurricane Maria but insisted that his administration is doing an "amazing job" in helping the U.S. territory recover. Trump, who has faced mounting questions about his commitment to addressing the island's plight,...

President Donald Trump's criticism of players who kneel during the national anthem sparked angry protests around the National Football League Sunday, as about 200 players sat, knelt or raised their fists in defiance. A week ago, just six players protested. Most NFL players on Sunday locked arms...

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Craving a dose of Kathy Hart? Look to your television Wednesday morning. The former WTMX-FM 101.9 radio personality, known for being the other half of the “Eric and Kathy” show for over two decades, will make her first broadcast appearance on “Good Day Chicago” in a guest role Wednesday, according...

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